In this unit, the students will:
- Use non-standard units, such as pendulum swings, to measure
the passage of time - Identify activities that can be completed in minutes, hours, days,
months, and years - Use a calendar to determine the number of days in a given
month - Create a calendar to show personal events
- Estimate and measure length and perimeter in centimetres and
metres - Construct different shapes for the same perimeter
- Estimate and measure mass in grams and kilograms
Here are some activities you can try with your child:
- Keep a calendar of family events and activities. Encourage your child to refer to it frequently and to add to it as new events are planned
- Ask your child to estimate and measure the length, width, height, or perimeter of objects around the house. For example, when your child is setting the table, ask for an estimate, then work together to measure the perimeter of the table, or a place mat
- When shopping, have your child identify items sold by mass (g or kg)